That Old Pod
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPodcast for http://thatoldnews.site discussing a wide range of topics including tech, sports, science, history, security and philosophy. Each show features a special guest who is invited to discuss topics that interest them the most.
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Caterpillar Express with Special Guest Allen Miller III
December 03, 2017 19:44 - 56 minutes - 32.2 MBAllen Miller III has returned to That Old Pod to discuss the first play he has written, Caterpillar Express. Entering it's first private reading, the play should be ready for public readings this coming year. Focusing on the plight of a group of prisoners in a dystopian alternate timeline, Allen Miller's play dives into what motivates individuals in times of crisis and how these pressures can cause people to blossom into creatures they'd never have anticipated. The play itself is extremely d...
How Did We TV Before Bingeing with Special Guest Diana Sparta
November 02, 2017 14:45 - 2 hours - 79.4 MBDiana Sparta is this week's special guest joining for a special Buffy edition of That Old Pod. Conversation is focuses on the importance and power of female role models, and how Buffy helped fill this role for Diana and countless other women. We talk specifically about Joss Whedon and his work, and how he's strived to be an advocate for women, with the caveat that he is just another white dude. For those with children listening, be aware that this episode covers some more adult themes than m...
35 Movies in 25 Days with Special Guest Brittany Eisenegger
October 08, 2017 15:49 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBSpecial guest Brittany Eisenegger joins That Old Pod to discuss this year's film festivals and what upcoming movies most have her attention. Brittany is an avid fan of independent film and discusses how she has become knowledgable about a topic she had almost no background for in the span of a few years. The conversation focuses on the experience of watching films and how we relate to them.
To the Mun and Beyond with Special Guest Ross Beck
October 01, 2017 20:50 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBRoss Beck returns to That Old Pod to discuss his love of Kerbel Space Program and how it has encouraged his love for space travel. Conversation branches out as we learn about the awesome endeavors from Kerben to cover topics such as the new Apple hardware to van life and minimalism. Show Notes: DJ Ross Beck Campo Vans Los Dalmanas
Talking Out the Top of Your Head with Special Guest Allen Miller III
September 24, 2017 16:29 - 2 hours - 95 MBThis week's episode features Seattle actor Allen Miller III in discussing his life as a black actor in modern America. The conversation largely focuses on his personal experiences and motivations and how he approaches his craft. We get to hear about some of his favorite shows and how his appreciation for the art in general has evolved as he's continued to understand and master his skills. The conversation does dive into some of the specific circumstances and impacts of being black and workin...
Down with the Bulge with Special Guest Price Hall
September 17, 2017 13:55 - 86.3 MBPrice Hall joins That Old Pod to breakdown the latest from the Apple iPhone X Keynote this past week. Discussion covers the new products, why they excite us, and things we're excited for as they evolve. Lots of conversation around the best ways to experience entertainment and the future of cinema consumption. Special thanks to Price for stepping in for Cillian who was too busy getting married to be bothered to talk about the new stuff. Congratulations Cillian! Show Notes: iPhone X benchmar...
Anti-Social Guys Switch it Up with Special Guest Ryan Hobbs
September 04, 2017 14:28 - 2 hours - 80.8 MBThat Old Pod is back for the fall season with a detailed look at the Nintendo Switch. Many thanks for Ryan Hobbs who joined the show to share his thoughts and vision for the future of Nintendo's new combined handheld and home console. Discussion covers the backstory behind the creation of the Switch, our thoughts on most of the Big N's major franchises, as well as some thoughts on the state of gaming in general. With the Switch's line up of games just about to flesh out, now's a great time t...
Procedures for Entering Enclosed Spaces with Special Guests Darius X and Flynn Bickley
August 21, 2017 15:23 - 2 hours - 71.9 MBThis week's episode of That Old Pod is extremely exciting featuring Seattle artists Darius X and Flynn Bickley who join to discuss their upcoming exhibit at this year's Gender Odyssey conference: Procedures For Entering Enclosed Spaces: a love letter to the community. Our conversation uncovers how the collaboration began and their individual inspiration's behind the piece and how they've evolved as artists and people to get to this place. Conversation includes gender issues, the Seattle punk...
Loving It Till the End of College Football with Special Guest Matt Giles
August 13, 2017 14:17 - 1 hour - 58 MBIt's mid-August which means if you're anything like Lucio, college football is dominating your thought process. Matt Giles, for one, feels the same, and so for this week he's on That Old Pod to tell you about it. The conversation discusses the culture associated with going to a school like Alabama or Ohio State, the beauty and history of the game, and our concerns that it's future is tenuous. We give some predictions for the 2017 season and get psyched for fall sports in general. Show Notes...
MMA Three-Way with Special Guests Andy Morse and Dallas Plevan
July 23, 2017 19:59 - 2 hours - 91.7 MBThis week's episode of That Old Pod opens up new horizons, testing the waters with two special guests at once. Andy Morse and Dallas Plevan share their thoughts on UFC 213, the rise arts of the mixed martial variety, and a slew of other topics. Andy breaks new territory with a shocking Dave Chappell rumor. Show Notes: UFC Weight Classes and current title holders UFC 213 Robert Whittaker aka “Bobby Knuckles” Robert Whittaker claims interim middleweight over Yoel Romero, sets up challeng...
The Unsettling of Mike Jones
July 10, 2017 04:18 - 2 hours - 119 MBSpecial thanks to Mike Jones for coming onto the show and bearing his soul. The discussion covers very intimate topics such as his experience as a Catholic and his appreciation for Libertarianism. We then get Mike’s list of top 5 favorite movies. Welcome to a very special version of That Old Pod. In some exciting news, popularity of the pod has grown to the point that I have too much going on to give a proper show notes to a topic this week. Yet simultaneously, many listeners have reached ...
What Offseason? 2016-17 NBA Wrap Up with Special Guest Jim Guido
July 03, 2017 05:04 - 3 hours - 98.3 MBMany thanks to my dad for joining me on this week's Pod to discuss the 2016-17 NBA season and start making some way to early predictions for the following year. This was recorded during the NBA awards ceremony on TNT. Also, Satchel Paige is too good to not be talked about in any conversation, no matter the topic. Show Notes: 2017 NBA player awards Will Markannen make it in the NBA? Lauri Markannen discussion of his work Discussion of the height of baseball mounds and the effect on runs...
Animation Domination with Special Guest Steve Harreld
June 24, 2017 18:56 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBSteve Harreld joins That Old Pod to discuss some of our favorite moments and memories in animation. Discussion centers around South Park, The Simpsons, Futurama and some Family Guy. Also an extended bonus section on Civ VI and some tips and tricks for leading your culture to victory! Show Notes: You can watch all of the Simpsons episodes here with a cable subscription South Park episodes are available here, no subscription required (presented with ads obviously) Futurama is available on...
What Dreams May Come with Special Guest Cillian Dwyer
June 10, 2017 06:41 - 2 hours - 103 MBSpecial guest Cillian Dwyer returns to That Old Pod to share his thoughts on this week's WWDC conference. Conversation dives into how Apple's announcement positions them relative to their competitors, what surprised us, and how we see the tools and advancements announced this week impacting the future. Longer discussion around the impacts of Apple joining the AR/VR revolution. Show Notes: What is WWDC 2017? Watch Apple’s 2017 WWDC Keynote which is the basis of today’s conversation, watchi...
Continuing That Train of Thought with Special Guest Mike Jones
May 30, 2017 18:40 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBMike Jones returns to That Old Pod to continue our discussion of Wendell Berry's The Unsettling of America with regards to quality of life. This episode dives further into the philosophical realities we are confronted with as our worlds become increasingly virtualzed. Discussion covers topics such as farming, quality of life, nutrition and spirituality. Show Notes: Opera browser, available for your computer or phone, often was used for light internet browsers on electronics such as feature...
The Future is Lightbulb Inheritance with Special Guest Phil Bosua
May 23, 2017 07:31 - 52 minutes - 51.4 MBThat Old Pod is honored to have Phil Bosua join this week's show where he discusses his experience as an entrepreneur and inventor. Conversation covers a bit of Phil's backstory, a look into his accomplishments with LIFX and a look to his future with the 100 year bulb project. Discussion touches on the the future of Internet of Things and the underlaying philosophies which should govern these devices. Show Notes: LIFX lifespan LED lifespan (20-50,000 hours) 405 nm LEDs inactivate bacteri...
A Scoomuterist's Sax Solo with Special Guest Ross Beck
May 16, 2017 08:11 - 2 hours - 117 MBRoss Beck is this week's special guest on That Old Pod, joining to discuss his new passion for drone flying. Conversation covers some basics of drone ownership, the awesomeness of scooters, online dating, tolerance for gaming and the experience of road tripping across the country. Show Notes: DJI Mavic Pro DJ Ross Beck Events RossHasADrone YouTube and Instagram links Example footage from Elliot Bay Drone shot down DJI Inspire 2 Professional grade drone Cinematic SSD for DJI Perso...
I Only Shave for My Acupuncturist with Special Guest Shamika Rivera
May 08, 2017 04:55 - 2 hours - 109 MBMany thanks to the incredible Shamika Rivera for coming on this week's That Old Pod. A Seattle-based artist, she discusses her process and experience as an artist as well as a latina women. Conversation focuses on art, feminism, sexuality, coexisting with stereotypes as well as pop culture. Warning, some explicit content and adult themes. Show Notes Shamika’s Pin Project Seattle Art Boutique Vain Another Seattle Art Boutique Sassafras Shamika’s Pin blog Chromebooks in schools and the ...
Everyone Develops Silicon with Special Guest Cillian Dwyer
May 01, 2017 00:57 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBCillian joins That Old Pod to discuss this week in tech. Conversation focuses on latest AMD developments, the Nintendo Switch, Samsung S8, and exciting news for Apple's pro market. In depth discussion about the future of silicon development for the major tech players. Brief conversation around various Slack competitors and Facebook's latest copy of Snapchat's features. Show Notes: AMD Ryzen Ryzen updates/patches for system throttling and improving performance for specific games Radeon Pr...
The Pursuit of Happiness with Special Guest Dayna Guido
April 23, 2017 01:42 - 2 hours - 110 MBNotable therapist and mother of the host Dayna Guido is That Old Pod's special guest this week. Discussion starts with some background into why she became a social worker, some best practices for working in the field, methods that lay people can use everyday in their relationships. Covers ideas such as managing one's time and interests and provides some tools for staying happy and enjoying life. Show Notes: What is a child care worker? What do criminal defense attorney’s do? National Ass...
Human Interface Guidelines for Everything with Special Guest Dexter Buxton
April 12, 2017 03:59 - 2 hours - 125 MBDexter Buxton joins That Old Pod as this week's special guest to talk about how recent events have dramatically increased the average American's political involvement and awareness. Discussion carriers over to what issues are most important facing us today, possible solutions, and their impact on quality of life. Also some discussion of growing up LDS. Show Notes: Free education Lucio theory is wrong, women just get paid less in the same role Statistics of men's lack of house work Socia...
The Whole Point of That Story Is That It's Awesome with Special Guest Adam Pruitt
April 05, 2017 05:08 - 3 hours - 139 MBSpecial Guest Adam Pruitt joins That Old Pod to discuss conspiracy theories, the current political climate, quality of life, animal psychology and, of course, beer. Show Notes: Moon landing conspiracy Addressing concerns about the flag Original flag knocked over by launch There is a “scant atmosphere” surrounding the moon. It is often considered a vacuum There is not enough atmosphere on the moon to facilitate sound waves There was so much gas expelled by the launch as to knock over ...
Lost in Proft with Special Guest Jim Guido
March 27, 2017 07:02 - 3 hours - 127 MBSpecial guest Jim Guido joins That Old Pod to discuss capitalism and the future of economic theory; and its effects on society in regards to politics, research and quality of life. Show Notes: Economy definition Adam Smith and his vision of capitalism Nathanial Hayward is recognized only briefly for his discovery of what became vulcanization Louie Pasteur and his discovery of pasteurization Pebble sold to Fitbit Wal-Martization of America Pepsi vs Coke earnings Examples of Charter ...
Will My Grand Kids Be Human with Special Guest Cillian Dwyer (Proper)
March 19, 2017 04:31 - 2 hours - 103 MBCillian joins That Old Pod again to discuss this week in tech. Discussion covers the new releases by AMD and Nvidea; the future of the processor market; quantum computing; Google's new product releases and some issues arising with Google Home; digital assistants and space travel. *There were some technical issues uploading the file. If you notice your audio stop after 5 minutes and become crackling noise, or issues with the alignment of the audio, erase the download and simply download the...
The Trials and Triumphs of Technology with Special Guest Mike Jones (Part 1)
March 09, 2017 19:51 - 2 hours - 110 MBMike Jones joins That Old Pod to discuss technology as it relates to quality of life. Starting our discussion off as it relates to the book The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture by Wendell Berry, we discuss how farming and industrialization have impacted our quality of life. You’ll notice that the pod ends abruptly on a cliff hanger. In a charming encapsulation of the failings of technology, about an hour of our conversation got cut off through a technical error on Lucio’s part....
What I Remember Trolling To Be With Special Guest Evan Reyes
February 23, 2017 19:57 - 3 hours - 153 MBThis week Evan Reyes joins That Old Pod to discuss this week in sports, the NBA All Star Game, NBA Trade Season, Flat Earthers, Climate Change, PewDiePie, South Park, the state of the movie industry among other topics. Show Notes 2016 Dunk Contest 2017 Dunk Contest Jordan v Bird McDonald’s Commercial Zach LaVine Career Stats Rumors of Rose trade to Timberwolves Derrick Rose injuries Jokic recent highlights Cousins and Davis shot chart Cousins and Davis fit together Background o...
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February 17, 2017 20:37 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis episode features special guest Cillian Dwyer and we discuss this week in tech. Discussion focuses on Uber, Amazon, the future of transportation, AR/VR, Nintendo Switch and internet connected devices. Show Notes: Uber Whitepaper Apple Knowledge Navigator Interview with Gabe Newell of Valve Of course I can't find the picture I promised to put in the show notes